Tie

The tip lining or also called as the “tipping” is the material sewn to finish the tip and tail of the tie. “Decorative tipping” uses a fabric that is different than the tie’s envelope. While “self-tipping” uses the same fabric as the rest of the tie. How do you end a tie? Take it behind […]

Most tie makers use a synthetic or other material fabric, sometimes printed or woven with the brand’s name, as a tipping fabric, which is a clear sign of cost reduction. Ties with a different tipping fabric other than the upper fabric are called tipped ties. What is tipping on a tie? The tipping of the […]

Ties are considered luxury items because they are definitely more of a want than a need. People need socks, they need underwear, but you really could do without ties. Since this is a specialty and unique item, the tie tends to be quite a bit more expensive. What ties are worth money? Chart: How Much […]

The Windsor knot, sometimes referred to as a full Windsor (or misleadingly as a double Windsor) to distinguish it from the half-Windsor, is a knot used to tie a necktie. As with other common necktie knots, the Windsor knot is triangular, and the wide end of the tie drapes in front of the narrow end. […]

#DidYouKnow -The correct term for a tie collector is ‘grabologist‘.Think you’re obsessed with ties? How do you start a tie collection? As you add ties to your wardrobe, it’s best to start with simple solids and stripes so you can learn what looks good on you. When you own about a half dozen ties in […]

Cotton and Linen Ties Perhaps the two most common fabrics for wedding ties in the summertime are cotton and linen. You will find that many linen and cotton wedding ties are a lot lighter in weight and feature pastel and subtle colours. What kind of fabric is used for ties? The two most common synthetics […]

The most common quality fibres are silk, linen, wool and cotton. You can also find some envelopes that are a blend of those fabrics, e.g. silk and wool. A good quality tie is made of an envelope that was cut on the true bias, which is at 45 degrees from the finished edge of the […]

Tie bars are deformed, epoxy coated steel bars, typically placed mid‐depth across longitudinal joints or between an edge joint and a curb or shoulder. They are designed to prevent lane separation and differential deflection and reduces transverse cracks by holding the faces of abutting slabs in contact. What is tie bar spacing? Tie bar distance […]

Because wearing a tuxedo with vest is highly formal, the vest color and material should be simple and tasteful. In most cases, it is best to simply match the vest to the dinner jacket in color and material. In some cases, however, it can be acceptable to wear a vest in a subtle, complementary color. […]

Tie bar placement should always be between the third and fourth button from the top of your shirt. Place it too high and it loses its functionality; too low and it will be obscured by your jacket and the element of style will become obsolete. You want it to be approximately level with your jacket […]

A tie clip (also tie slide, tie bar, or tie clasp) is a clothing accessory that is used to clip a tie to the underlying shirt front, preventing it from swinging and ensuring that the tie hangs straight, resulting in a neat, uniform appearance. What is the thing that holds a tie in place? A […]

It pairs really well with the overall formal look of the suit and is a trendy, yet classic addition for black tie events. You can style your look just like this if you’re going to a trendy, formal event and you’re not quite sure how to wear a bolo tie. Can I wear a bolo […]

Police officers and security guards often wear clip-ons as a precaution against being strangled by a pulled necktie. (With uniform, a tie clip may be used to keep the tie from “flying” in the wind.) Can you tell if a tie is clip on? Because there is no cloth around the wearer’s neck, the shirt […]

The clip-on tie may have been invented by a mysterious inventor in the 1920’s, but the clip-on necktie was improved around the 1970’s by Eastern Creative Industries INC. Eastern Creative Industries, INC has pioneered the clip-on tie, by developing a new and improved clip-on tie clip. Why do clip on ties exist? A clip-on tie […]

A tie clip (also tie slide, tie bar, or tie clasp) is a clothing accessory that is used to clip a tie to the underlying shirt front, preventing it from swinging and ensuring that the tie hangs straight, resulting in a neat, uniform appearance. What is the thing that holds a tie in place? A […]

A clip-on tie is used as a safety precaution in a manufacturing setting to avoid neck injury due to machine entanglement. Why do people put clips on ties? Its purpose is to keep your tie in place by securing it to your shirt placket. Today, however, tie clips are also used for aesthetic reasons, such […]

As we mentioned, with a sport coat you can often choose to skip a tie and wear a shirt with a pattern like stripes or checks. Meanwhile wearing a suit without a tie is going to look somewhat incomplete most of the time especially if your shirt doesn’t have a pattern. Do you have to […]

The Balthus Knot. The Balthus Knot is the largest tie knot in existence, even bigger than the Full Windsor. It achieves a grand, robust knot shape by manipulating the fabric more times than usual. What is the smartest tie knot? Double Windsor Tie KnotDouble Windsor Tie Knot This is smartest and sharpest way in which […]

Business professional for men typically refers to a dark-colored (gray, navy) suit and tie. The tie should be simple, avoiding bright colors or busy patterns. Men should wear a button-down shirt (preferably white or light-blue) and belt. Is tie a part of business attire? If the dress code at your workplace is business formal, then […]

Skinny ties were first popularized in the late 1950s and early 1960s by British bands such as the Beatles and the Kinks, alongside the subculture that embraced such bands, the mods. This is because clothes of the time evolved to become more form-fitting and tailored. How wide were ties in the 80s? The 80s skinny […]